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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 11
MONDAY DECEMBER 2, 2019 PAGE 7
County holds property tax auction due to unpaid taxes
by Dana McArthur completed," explained Lyons. Block 2 Lot 19 to Jakob and addition of offences related to
"Tax roll number 032173 was Dima Betcher for the sum of animal defecation; and modest
During their November 26 offered for sale at the reserve bid $25,000 plus GST. A second penalty increases. Councillor
meeting, Yellowhead County amount of $30,000 and no bids motion approved the transfer of Penny Lowe stated that a citizen
Council was updated on the were received," said Lyons. tax roll number 032173 Plan in McKay expressed concerns and
property tax auction which was "Under the Municipal 749CL Block 2 Lot 11, 12 into the hoped the amended bylaw would
held at the Edson Administration Government Act the municipality name of Yellowhead County and be in place soon to address the
building on October 30 in order to may then become owner of the the title will be marked as "Tax issues more effectively.
recover unpaid property taxes. parcel and if Council approves the Forfeiture". Councillor David Russell raised
"There were three properties transfer then the property title will Intermunicipal Collaboration concerns that the bylaw
offered in the auction and each be marked -Tax Forfeiture." Framework Agreement (ICF) prohibited leaving animal traps
property had a reserve bid amount Should the Tax Forfeiture with Brazeau County – Council out overnight, as most of these
as previously set by Council [the property sell in the future then gave first reading to Bylaw 18.19, animals come out at night. He
assessed value]. Of the three any residual is returned to the regarding an ICF with Brazeau also expressed concerns with
properties offered for sale, one original property owner after County. The Municipal allowing only three days for
received a bid at the reserve bid deducting the back taxes, the Government Act requires Pounds to hold a domestic animal
amount and no bids were placed county's out of pocket expenses, neighboring municipalities to for before its disposition.
on the other two properties," said and any residual claims, jointly draft such agreements. Woodland County/
Barb Lyons, Director of explained Lyons. Swanson Road Clearing and Yellowhead County
Corporate and Planning Services. Councillor Dawn Mitchell Other Works Tender Award – Intermunicipal Development
"Subsequent to the auction the asked, "Do I understand then that Council rejected all six tenders Plan – Council gave first reading
outstanding required amount of the property owner can buy the for this project. The clearing on to Bylaw 20.19, adopting the
taxes were paid on one property. forfeiture back?" Lyons the Swanson Road will be Woodland County/ Yellowhead
Tax roll number 032452 is explained, "They do not buy it included in the road County Intermunicipal
therefore no longer part of the tax back. Tax forfeiture states that at reconstruction tender early in Development Plan dated
recovery process. Tax roll number the end of 15 years the county 2020. November 2019. A Public
032176 was offered for sale at the owns the property free and clear. Bylaw for the Purpose of Hearing will be held on January
reserve bid amount of $25,000 If the owner pays the taxes before Regulating Animals – Council 14, 2020.
and a bid was received in the the 15 years then the title would gave first reading to the Animal The next Council Meeting is
amount of $25,000. The bidder be reinstated." Any related out of Control Bylaw 19.19, which aims December 10, 2019. The next
provided the deposit in the pocket expenses the county to repeal and replace the current Governance & Priorities
required time frame and the incurred would also be payable. animal control bylaw. Highlights Committee Meeting is December
remaining balance has been Council approved the sale of tax include wording changes, 17, 2019. All meetings start at
received. Approval by Council is roll number 032176 Plan 749C including definition changes; 9:30 a.m. in the Council
required for the sale to be clarity on which animals residents Chambers.
can possess (including type and
No changes to Edson's photo amount, and landmass basis); the (with files Yellowhead County)
radar program for now
SANTA PARADEA PARADE
release Town of Edson makes the area hazardous at high SANT
speeds and dangerous for regular
December 6, 2019
The Town of Edson will be traffic enforcement.” December 6, 2019
status quo for now with the photo Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara says
Starting from Parkland School
enforcement program. they have been monitoring the Starting from Parkland School
The provincial government has program closely. “Council
at 6 p.m.
announced a temporary freeze on understands the importance of this at 6 p.m.
This year’s theme
new photo radar devices and program for the Town of Edson This year’s theme
locations while it reviews the and have directed administration “Candy Factory Christmas”
“Candy Factory Christmas”
program across Alberta. to ensure a high level of service in
The Town of Edson's goal with school zones as well.”
the photo enforcement program is All details on program are
to reduce speeding in areas of available on the Town's website,
concern. including location details,
General Manager of Community schedules, risk assessments, and
and Protective Services Guy revenue split.
Latour says the speeding problems https://www.edson.ca/departments
we face in Edson are unique. “We /protective-services/photo-
have residential, commercial and enforcement.
industrial zones along the highway The Town of Edson looks
with no service roads. There are forward to participating in the
also locations where multiple consultation process and working
lanes of one-way traffic merge with the province in a
with opposite direction traffic with collaborative manner to ensure
no median and limited visibility public safety remains the focus of
due to hills and curves. This the program.
If you are interested in entering a float
If you are interested in entering a float
you will need to be at the Parkland School
EVENT REMINDER you will need to be at the Parkland School
parking lot at 5pm for judging.
parking lot at 5pm for judging.
December 8: All seniors are welcome to visit the Pioneer Cabin from 1-
4 pm for their 4th annual Secret Santa for Seniors. Seniors will have the You do not have to register, however the
You do not have to register, however the
opportunity to enjoy refreshments, local entertainment, and end the
Edson Chamber would appreciate a call at
afternoon event with gift giving. The Pioneer Cabin is still in need of Edson Chamber would appreciate a call at
new, unused gifts for seniors. Maximum $25 per gift (for example: 780-723-4918 or email
780-723-4918 or email
mitts, scarves, gift cards, toiletries). Unwrapped gifts can be dropped
edsonchamber@gmail.com
off at In Your Drawers. For more information call Ashley McLeod at edsonchamber@gmail.com
780-723-1586 or Adrienne Whitnack at 780-723-8085. to let us know if you are participating.
to let us know if you are participating.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 11
MONDAY DECEMBER 2, 2019 PAGE 7
County holds property tax auction due to unpaid taxes
by Dana McArthur completed," explained Lyons. Block 2 Lot 19 to Jakob and addition of offences related to
"Tax roll number 032173 was Dima Betcher for the sum of animal defecation; and modest
During their November 26 offered for sale at the reserve bid $25,000 plus GST. A second penalty increases. Councillor
meeting, Yellowhead County amount of $30,000 and no bids motion approved the transfer of Penny Lowe stated that a citizen
Council was updated on the were received," said Lyons. tax roll number 032173 Plan in McKay expressed concerns and
property tax auction which was "Under the Municipal 749CL Block 2 Lot 11, 12 into the hoped the amended bylaw would
held at the Edson Administration Government Act the municipality name of Yellowhead County and be in place soon to address the
building on October 30 in order to may then become owner of the the title will be marked as "Tax issues more effectively.
recover unpaid property taxes. parcel and if Council approves the Forfeiture". Councillor David Russell raised
"There were three properties transfer then the property title will Intermunicipal Collaboration concerns that the bylaw
offered in the auction and each be marked -Tax Forfeiture." Framework Agreement (ICF) prohibited leaving animal traps
property had a reserve bid amount Should the Tax Forfeiture with Brazeau County – Council out overnight, as most of these
as previously set by Council [the property sell in the future then gave first reading to Bylaw 18.19, animals come out at night. He
assessed value]. Of the three any residual is returned to the regarding an ICF with Brazeau also expressed concerns with
properties offered for sale, one original property owner after County. The Municipal allowing only three days for
received a bid at the reserve bid deducting the back taxes, the Government Act requires Pounds to hold a domestic animal
amount and no bids were placed county's out of pocket expenses, neighboring municipalities to for before its disposition.
on the other two properties," said and any residual claims, jointly draft such agreements. Woodland County/
Barb Lyons, Director of explained Lyons. Swanson Road Clearing and Yellowhead County
Corporate and Planning Services. Councillor Dawn Mitchell Other Works Tender Award – Intermunicipal Development
"Subsequent to the auction the asked, "Do I understand then that Council rejected all six tenders Plan – Council gave first reading
outstanding required amount of the property owner can buy the for this project. The clearing on to Bylaw 20.19, adopting the
taxes were paid on one property. forfeiture back?" Lyons the Swanson Road will be Woodland County/ Yellowhead
Tax roll number 032452 is explained, "They do not buy it included in the road County Intermunicipal
therefore no longer part of the tax back. Tax forfeiture states that at reconstruction tender early in Development Plan dated
recovery process. Tax roll number the end of 15 years the county 2020. November 2019. A Public
032176 was offered for sale at the owns the property free and clear. Bylaw for the Purpose of Hearing will be held on January
reserve bid amount of $25,000 If the owner pays the taxes before Regulating Animals – Council 14, 2020.
and a bid was received in the the 15 years then the title would gave first reading to the Animal The next Council Meeting is
amount of $25,000. The bidder be reinstated." Any related out of Control Bylaw 19.19, which aims December 10, 2019. The next
provided the deposit in the pocket expenses the county to repeal and replace the current Governance & Priorities
required time frame and the incurred would also be payable. animal control bylaw. Highlights Committee Meeting is December
remaining balance has been Council approved the sale of tax include wording changes, 17, 2019. All meetings start at
received. Approval by Council is roll number 032176 Plan 749C including definition changes; 9:30 a.m. in the Council
required for the sale to be clarity on which animals residents Chambers.
can possess (including type and
No changes to Edson's photo amount, and landmass basis); the (with files Yellowhead County)
radar program for now
SANTA PARADEA PARADE
release Town of Edson makes the area hazardous at high SANT
speeds and dangerous for regular
December 6, 2019
The Town of Edson will be traffic enforcement.” December 6, 2019
status quo for now with the photo Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara says
Starting from Parkland School
enforcement program. they have been monitoring the Starting from Parkland School
The provincial government has program closely. “Council
at 6 p.m.
announced a temporary freeze on understands the importance of this at 6 p.m.
This year’s theme
new photo radar devices and program for the Town of Edson This year’s theme
locations while it reviews the and have directed administration “Candy Factory Christmas”
“Candy Factory Christmas”
program across Alberta. to ensure a high level of service in
The Town of Edson's goal with school zones as well.”
the photo enforcement program is All details on program are
to reduce speeding in areas of available on the Town's website,
concern. including location details,
General Manager of Community schedules, risk assessments, and
and Protective Services Guy revenue split.
Latour says the speeding problems https://www.edson.ca/departments
we face in Edson are unique. “We /protective-services/photo-
have residential, commercial and enforcement.
industrial zones along the highway The Town of Edson looks
with no service roads. There are forward to participating in the
also locations where multiple consultation process and working
lanes of one-way traffic merge with the province in a
with opposite direction traffic with collaborative manner to ensure
no median and limited visibility public safety remains the focus of
due to hills and curves. This the program.
If you are interested in entering a float
If you are interested in entering a float
you will need to be at the Parkland School
EVENT REMINDER you will need to be at the Parkland School
parking lot at 5pm for judging.
parking lot at 5pm for judging.
December 8: All seniors are welcome to visit the Pioneer Cabin from 1-
4 pm for their 4th annual Secret Santa for Seniors. Seniors will have the You do not have to register, however the
You do not have to register, however the
opportunity to enjoy refreshments, local entertainment, and end the
Edson Chamber would appreciate a call at
afternoon event with gift giving. The Pioneer Cabin is still in need of Edson Chamber would appreciate a call at
new, unused gifts for seniors. Maximum $25 per gift (for example: 780-723-4918 or email
780-723-4918 or email
mitts, scarves, gift cards, toiletries). Unwrapped gifts can be dropped
edsonchamber@gmail.com
off at In Your Drawers. For more information call Ashley McLeod at edsonchamber@gmail.com
780-723-1586 or Adrienne Whitnack at 780-723-8085. to let us know if you are participating.
to let us know if you are participating.
